What does it say about our country that we have to hear the cold and hard truth from a comedian? Check out the video below as comedian Jon Stewart of the Daily Show interviews and exposes Jim Cramer – the self hyped investment and financial guru.

We are going through a painfully historic economic crisis and recession. It’s repercussions will be felt for years or at least, I suspect that’s the case. Things may never be the same – and maybe that’s good. Why? I’m no economics sage but something is clearly broken.

Years from now, people will refer to the financial crisis and market crash of 2008 and we can all say: “We were there.” And while it’s affecting so many people, I’m especially concerned for the poorest of the poor around the world and for those who are near retirement age that have much of their retirement funds invested in the markets.

And while I do feel incredibly bad for those who are going to be severely impacted, I’m also aware that a correction or crash such as this can be good and almost necessary for a world and nation that is ruled by the god of mammon.